Out Of Tune
By Lorie Ham
ISBN: 1-4137-8841-6

Gospel singer Alex Walters lives in Donlyn, CA, the small town where her family grew up and her egomaniacal grandmother, Edna, still resides. After receiving a threatening letter, Edna summons her family home for a memorial service on the theory that her family will protect her. At the service, Edna's chief adversary, Mrs. K, is poisoned, and a chandelier falls on Edna. Everyone wonders whether the two events are connected.

Alex, knowing that every member of her family has reason to hate Edna, fears that one of her relatives may be the culprit. Compelled to uncover the truth, she teams up with her PI boyfriend Stephen to investigate. But even as she and Stephen are working together, Alex finds herself making excuses to drop in on the attractive police detective, Will Knight.

New clues keep popping up and the suspect list grows rapidly. Both Edna and Mrs. K had their share of enemies, and Alex has no way to know if she's dealing with one villain or two

This book is filled with twists and surprises and has a strong sense of mystery. The romantic triangle Alex finds herself in adds another layer to the complex plot. An excellent, fast paced read.

Review by ALEX MATTHEWS

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